Today, not a single mining enterprise can do without the use of heavy and productive special equipment, namely mining dump trucks. The Swedish company Volvo does not stand in one place and is gradually developing more and more new models of trucks that are perfect for operation in different conditions. In addition, the company is actively engaged in the development and production of more passable equipment intended for use in quarries (that is, where highway trucks do not pass).
One of these dump trucks is the Volvo-A35F. It was first mass-produced in 1996, after which this special equipment survived many improvements and improvements. At the moment, Volvo-A35F mining dump truck is an example for many articulated trucks, and today we will consider what features this Swedish car has in it .
Differences from conventional machines
The Volvo-A35F articulated dump truck is notable for its high traffic. This is a real all-terrain vehicle, because it can even overcome marshy and rocky terrain. In such conditions, even an all-wheel drive SUV runs the risk of being stuck, and Volvo, thanks to its articulated joint, easily passes in the most inaccessible places.
What is the articulation?
And now more about this. This feature of the Volvo-A35F truck implies the complete absence of a rigid frame (as it is on highway cars). Instead, the entire structure of the machine is connected by a hinge. In this case, the body does not depend on the cab and can be rotated separately. And this, in turn, has a positive effect on the cross, which was described just above.
Specifications
The Volvo-A35F large mining truck is equipped with a special system that automatically distributes the required effort to the wheels. Thus, a car can have a wheel formula of 6 x 4 or 6 x 6 (depending on the quality of the road). As a result of the application of this technology, the engineers were able to significantly reduce the level of tire wear and at the same time reduce average fuel consumption.
As for the engine, the Volvo-A35F mining dump truck is equipped with one 469 horsepower turbodiesel engine. Thanks to such a powerful unit, the car is capable of carrying loads weighing more than 33 tons, while its curb weight is 30 tons. In addition to excellent characteristics and load capacity, mining trucks (you can see the photo of the A35F model a little lower) have a good cargo compartment volume of 20.5 cubic meters.
Where can this special equipment be used?
The field of operation of Volvo-A35F mining dump trucks is quite wide. They can efficiently transport bulk materials not only in quarries, but also at construction sites, quickly transport goods during logging, and even operate in oil refineries. Therefore, the Volvo-A35F mining dump truck meets all modern requirements of reliability and comfort.